30 years and still fresh: Sanjay Dutt reminisces about 'Khal Nayak' in touching instagram post

It has been three decades since the release of the action-packed crime thriller 'Khal Nayak', directed by the renowned Subhash Ghai. This milestone film, which hit the screens in 1993, showcased the exceptional talents of Sanjay Dutt as the main antagonist, with Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff playing the romantic leads.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the film's release, Sanjay Dutt took to Instagram to express his heartfelt emotions.

In a touching note, he extended his congratulations to Subhash Ghai, hailing him as one of the greatest directors of the Indian screen. He also acknowledged Jackie Shroff for his perfect portrayal of Ram and Madhuri Dixit for her role as Ganga. 

He wrote, "I want to congratulate Subhashji one of the greatest directors of the Indian screen, Jackie dada for being the perfect Ram and Madhuri for being Ganga, and the entire cast and crew of #Khalnayak, I am grateful and proud to be a part of such an iconic film, and cherish every moment of it. 30 years and yet it looks like a film made yesterday, thank you Subhashji and Mukta Arts from making this film and me being a part of it, thank you once again. And thank you to all the fans whose love has made Khalnayak a classic.#30YearsOfKhalnayak"

Apart from its gripping storyline and stellar performances, 'Khal Nayak' garnered immense praise for its music. The film's soundtrack became a massive hit, featuring some of the biggest chart-toppers of the '90s, including iconic songs like 'Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai', 'Paalkhi Mein Hoke Sawar Chali Re', and 'Nayak Nahi Khal Nayak Hai Tu'. 

At the box office, 'Khal Nayak' proved to be a resounding success. By the end of its theatrical run, the film had amassed approximately Rs 24 crore in gross earnings worldwide. 

On the work front, Dutt was last seen in Ranbir Kapoor's 'Shamshera', which tanked at the box office. He will be next seen in the horror comedy 'The Virgin Tree', which also features Sunny Singh, Mouni Roy and Palak Tiwari in key roles.

Besides, he is also shooting for a Kannada film titled 'KD'.